Nintendo cut its first-half operating profit estimate by one third on Friday due to sluggish sales of its GameCube game console and software in the United States, but boosted its net profit estimates due to currency-related gains. They also cited price cuts to its "DS" portable game machine and high development costs for a new game system as factors weighing on its earnings.

Splat Magazine Renegade Paintball, developed by Cat Daddy Games, brings all of the intense action of paintball into your living room, challenging players with over 25 white-knuckle single player Tournament and Fieldball matches.

In Ghost Recon 3, players will embody Captain Scott Mitchell as he commands the Ghosts and Special Forces allies equipped with the IWS in the quest to save the president of the United States, recover stolen nuclear codes and eliminate a vicious band of renegade soldiers hell-bent on unleashing catastrophe. Originally scheduled for Q3 2005, it has been pushed back to February 2006 for extra development time.

The story of GTA: Liberty City Stories takes place 3 years before the events of Grand Theft Auto 3 and we find that our main character Toni Cipriani has returned from laying low for the past 4 years after taking out a rival mob boss for the Leone crime family. Having welcomed him back with open arms, the Don Salvatore Leone is putting Toni to back work under the watchful eye of Vincenzo Cilli, one of his most trusted capo’s.

Today SEGA launched the official Shadow the Hedgehog website, to prepare gamers for its November 15 launch. The website offers fans a look at the good vs evil mission system, inside information, game environments, weapons, vehicles, screens, movies, minigames, wallpapers, screensavers, but also background of Shadow's quest and the various characters he might meet along the way; from Black Doom, to the rigid G.U.N. Federation Commander, Dr. Eggman, and Sonic, Knuckles, and Rouge.

True Crime: New York City will follow another policeman through the meticulously re-created streets of a real-life metropolitan area. However, instead of the wisecracking LAPD detective Nick Kang, gamers will now play as Marcus Reed, a former gang member turned NYPD officer.

The sixth annual computer and video game industry online charity auction, benefiting children's charities and featuring highly-prized computer and video games and memorabilia, begins today and runs through October 7 to 14th on eBay, the Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced today.

Experience the pro tour in venues that are alive and dynamic with environmental elements that react to your play. Characters are even more stunning with the addition of HD technology and the inclusion of the top players in the world like Maria Sharapova, Venus Williams, Andy Roddick, Lleyton Hewitt and Roger Federer. Put it all online and you once again have the greatest tennis game ever created.

An adrenaline-pumping line-up of more than 60 rock, punk, hip-hop and electronic tracks will power players through Activision's expansive Los Angeles skate world in Tony Hawk's American Wasteland.

Ridge Racer 6 on Xbox 360 comes packed with more than 130 cars and 30 circuits, the most courses in any of the series so far! For the first time ever, it will also feature online compatibility with Xbox Live offering endless hours of drifting excitement.

2K Games has released a new patch for Croteam's Serious Sam II multiplayer demo which improves mouse control, server sorting, game server connecting issues, and various other adjustments. Read more for download links ..

Championship Manager, developed by Gusto Games, is a fully portable version of the best known football management simulation, and also boasts a wealth of new features. Dealing with everything from transfers to training, tactics to tabloids, Championship Manager is the closest you’ll get to real-life football.

Oxygen Interactive are pleased to announce the expansion of their Northamptonshire based office with the appointment of former Codemasters' Dan Gower and ex-EA's David Bancroft.

Delve deeper into the film experience through alternative viewpoints designed to immerse the player into the action and truly "feel" the tension of the adventure. Ubisoft has released a singleplayer demo allowing you to try out two missions from the game.

Namco is still pluggin away at Tales of Legendia, and the next installment in the Tales of RPG series has already been revealed. Luke is the lone son of a noble family who lost his memories when he was a kid during an invasion by an enemy country. He grew up spoiled and naive and has learned how to use a sword as a hobby. Tia lost her parents and has been raised as a warrior and priestess of the Lorelai religion, and uses a mysterious form of ancient power called Seventh Sound.

Pro Cycling Manager will have more detailed animations, an experience system, stage editor and also several multiplayer modes. Cyanide Studio has released a new patch for its cycling manager. This update brings your retail game to v1.4R and adds the ability to add your own tour, database updates, AI improvement, multiplayer optimizations and career adjustments. Read more for download links ...

Ironclad Games today unveiled its flagship real-time space strategy title, Sins of a Solar Empire. Unfolding the fate of three unique factions, Sins of a Solar Empire is the first chapter in an epic science fiction saga.

Heart of Empire: Rome leads the player through 14 huge missions as they actually build & control ancient Rome in glorious real-time 3D. From simple beginnings, they must quickly build housing for their growing population; start to meet their increasing desires for food, goods and entertainment.

Tomb Raider: Legend revives the athletic, intelligent and entertaining adventurer who won the hearts and minds of gamers worldwide. Lara comes alive with intricately animated expressions, moves and abilities. An arsenal of modern equipment, such as a magnetic grappling device, binoculars, frag grenades, personal lighting device and communications equipment, allows gamers to experience tomb raiding as never before.

Konami of Europe has announced it is to enter the football management genre, with the launch of Pro Evolution Soccer Management (working title) on PS2, a spin-off title that enjoys compatibility with the hugely successful Pro Evolution Soccer 5.